📅 Return tickets are on sale today on the fifth day of the first lunar month, so hurry up!
On this day (January 12), return train tickets for the fifth day of the first lunar month (January 26) are officially on sale through 12306 and other channels. According to the research and judgment of the Ministry of Transport, the total passenger flow during the Spring Festival travel season is expected to nearly double compared with last year, and tickets during the peak return period will be extremely popular. It is recommended that you set an alarm clock, fill in the passenger information in the ticket purchase APP in advance, and refresh it in time as soon as it goes on sale. If you fail to grab it at the first time, you must use the "standby" function immediately. This is the most reliable official way to catch leaks, and it is much better than third-party software.
🧳 Pre-departure checklist: Documents and health, neither one is missing
The beginning is thorough and detailed preparation before traveling, which is related to travel safety. Be sure to check that ID cards, passports and other documents are within the validity period and carry them with you at all times. Do not put them in your checked luggage. It is recommended to prepare an "epidemic prevention convenience kit" containing N95/KN95 masks, easy-to-carry disinfectant wipes, hand sanitizer, and a small amount of commonly used medicines (such as antipyretics and gastrointestinal medicines).
🚄 Transportation: Look for the “Top Ten Popular Routes” and set off in advance
During the Spring Festival this year, the flow of passengers returning home for the New Year is highly concentrated. Especially for the top ten popular routes returning home during the Spring Festival, such as Guangdong to Hunan, Guangdong to Guangxi, and Shanghai to Anhui, the ticket supply will be extremely tight. Whether you choose to travel by high-speed rail or by plane, it is best to arrive at the station or airport one hour earlier than usual to leave ample time for the security check queue. Those who choose to return home by self-driving must carefully check the condition of their tires, brake performance, and antifreeze before departure. They must avoid road sections that are clearly congested, such as the Beijing-Harbin Expressway out of Beijing and along the Guizhou-Guangzhou High-speed Railway. They can open the navigation APP to view real-time traffic information, and then flexibly adjust the route.
🏨 Accommodation selection: Verify qualifications, free cancellation for preferred options
If you need accommodation when traveling for the New Year or returning home to visit relatives, the key to improving your experience lies in accommodation selection skills. When booking a hotel or B&B, be sure to go through a formal platform, carefully check recent real guest reviews, and pay special attention to hygiene, sound insulation, and hot water. Regarding the choice of room type, it is recommended to give priority to the room type that allows free cancellation before check-in to cope with changes in the itinerary. When you check in, you should immediately familiarize yourself with the location of the emergency passage. The only purpose is to ensure travel safety .
🏝️ Popular pitfalls: Although Hainan is warm, please pay attention to the return ticket price
Sanya is a very popular place for this year's Spring Festival, Haikou is an extremely popular place for this year's Spring Festival, and Kunming is a particularly popular place for this year's Spring Festival. If you choose to go to Hainan to recuperate your body and mind after recovering from the sun, and enjoy the sunshine and beaches, please be sure to pay attention to the booking of return air tickets! Current data shows that the average one-way price including tax from Sanya is close to 2,700 yuan, and the number of remaining tickets is tight. The first guideline about avoiding pitfalls when traveling is that when you set out to visit scenic spots, you should immediately check today for return tickets that will be converted to the time after the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, or lock in a refundable ticket as a guarantee. Be careful not to delay your return to work simply by focusing on having fun.
🛂 Instructions for leaving the country: Policies are changing, so verification before departure is the most important
With the implementation of the new immigration policy, searches for destinations such as Thailand, Singapore, and Australia have surged, especially bookings for Thailand tours. However, before you book a ticket, be sure to check the "China Consular Service Network" of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of my country and the official website of the embassy and consulate of the destination country in China to learn about the latest requirements for entry visas, nucleic acid tests, and vaccine certificates. A piece of content called "Practical Guide" suggests that electronic and paper backups of passports should be kept separately, electronic and paper backups of visas should be kept separately, and electronic and paper backups related to air tickets and hotels should be kept separately. At the same time, an electronic version should be stored in the mobile phone and an electronic version should be stored in the mailbox to prepare for the need that may arise at any time.
📱 Local convenience: make good use of mini programs and travel around the world with one code
No matter which city you are going to, you can search and follow the local "Ride Code" mini program on WeChat in advance, and search and follow the local "Subway Code" mini program on Alipay. In addition, you can also search and follow the local "Local Convenient Information" mini program on WeChat or Alipay, such as "Beijing Pass", "Guangdong Province Affairs", and "Suishinban". These small programs not only support public transportation, but also integrate functions such as scenic spot reservations, hospital registration, and document processing. They are the most personal and convenient tips for you when you are out of town. While waiting for trains at large hubs such as Shenzhen North Railway Station, you can also use the mini program to check the distribution of food and beverages in the station, as well as the distribution of restrooms and maternal and child rooms.
⚠️ Safety warning: During the journey, beware of “black cars” and “wild guides”
During holidays, passenger flow will peak, and this is also an active period for illegal operating vehicles. Suggestions for travel safety: Resolutely refuse to be approached by those soliciting passengers around the station, and be sure to take a vehicle with legal operating qualifications through formal platforms or taxi channels. In popular scenic spots, be wary of "cheap one-day tour guides" or "wild guides" who "take you to evade fares" because these are often consumption traps. Keep travel safety guidelines in mind and choose a regular travel agency or plan your own official route.
🎒 Tips for staggering the peak: Use it skillfully before the fifth day of the Lunar New Year to achieve high quality
If you are in a flexible employment situation or have ample vacation time, you may wish to consider the option of off-peak travel. Data shows that although the return passenger flow is overwhelming from the fifth day to the eighth day of the first lunar month, there are still empty seats for medium and long-distance travel that departs on the second and third day of the lunar new year. Choosing to travel to the fastest-growing destinations such as Yunnan and Heilongjiang at this time will not only allow you to enjoy relatively low fares, but you will also be able to avoid crowds and get a more comfortable travel experience.
💡 Emergency Tips: Don’t panic in case of trouble, please keep these phone numbers
Finally, a piece of essential emergency information called "Practical Guide" is to save the relevant content called "National Railway Customer Service 12306, Civil Aviation Administration Complaint Hotline 12326" and a specific name "Citizen Service Hotline (area code +12345)" in the city you plan to go to into your mobile phone. If your flight is delayed, or there is a dispute at the hotel, or something is lost, in this case, these hotlines can be a practical and effective assistant for you to protect your rights. I wish you a safe journey and a happy new year!
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